any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system
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beta blocker::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent |
| Type of | blocker, blocking agent |
| Has types | blocadren, brevibloc, carvedilol, corgard, esmolol, inderal, lopressor, metoprolol, nadolol, pindolol, propanolol, sectral, tenormin, timolol, acebutolol, visken, atenolol |
Examples of beta blocker
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Black's beta blocker is now widely used to treat heart disease and hypertension.
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Metoprolol is a beta blocker that might well be contributing to your discomfort.
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The doctors start Nadia on a beta blocker to keep her heart rate under control.
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He took beta blocker medication for the next 26 years and lived a normal live.
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In a music competition, then, a beta blocker can arguably help the best player win.
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With the beta blocker slowing my heart rate the charts no longer work for me.
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I may have to start taking a beta blocker regarding the a-fib, not sure yet.
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The beta blocker atenolol slowed my heart rate so much I could barely move.
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Now she takes propranolol, a beta blocker, to keep her shaking at bay.
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